Compton, MO
Historical community (former settlement) in Greene County, Missouri
Compton is a historical community (former settlement) in Greene County, Missouri. It is 5.1 miles NW of Strafford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 65757.
Compton at a glance
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Greene County
- ZIP code
- 65757
- Nearest town
- Strafford (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 37.2336, -93.0367
Weather in Compton now
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Compton weather by the hour
Compton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Compton.
This week in Compton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Compton
What is the weather usually like in Compton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,160 mm
- 5.2 insnowfall per year · 13 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Compton: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MARSHFIELD 4 WSW, MO US (USC00235307), adjusted for the elevation of Compton.
Compton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Compton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 31 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| September | 6:53 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| October | 7:19 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Compton?
Compton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,160 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Compton is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Compton
The closest live webcam is Linn Creek › South-west: Lake of the Ozarks, 60.4 miles N of Compton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Compton.
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Questions about Compton
Where is Compton, MO?
Compton is a historical community (former settlement) in Greene County, Missouri, 5.1 miles NW of Strafford.
What county is Compton in?
Compton is in Greene County, Missouri.
What is the ZIP code of Compton, MO?
The ZIP code for Compton is 65757.
What is the nearest town to Compton?
Strafford, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Compton?
Yes. The closest is Linn Creek › South-west: Lake of the Ozarks, 60.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Compton?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Compton?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Compton?
About 45.6 inches (1,160 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Compton?
Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Compton?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Compton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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